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How To Make Glazed Carrots [+ Flavor Variations]

Here's a simple guide to making easy sugar or maple glazed carrots on the stovetop (or oven/air fryer) in under 15 minutes with just a handful of ingredients and several flavor variations - perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ pound of carrots peeled and cut into 4-inch lengths
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable or canola oil, or margarine
  • 1 ½ tablespoon of sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon of sherry or cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon of salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon of freshly ground or black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Put all ingredients into a saucepan large enough so that the carrots all fit in one layer. Turn the heat to medium high, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring and tossing occasionally, until the carrots are cooked through and the pan is dry, around 10 minutes. This should, ideally, all happen at the same time - if for some reason the carrots aren't cooked through when the liquid has all evaporated, add a tablespoon of water and continue cooking until the carrots are done. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cut even-sized pieces: They won’t cook uniformly if they aren’t even in size.
  • For more tender carrots: You can par-boil the carrots for 5 minutes before starting the pan-fried steps.
  • For more of a sear: Don’t stir them too often as they cook to give them a chance to sear. However, don’t leave them too long, or they’ll burn.
  • Adjust the sweetness: Increase or decrease the amount of sugar used to taste. If you find them too sweet, add a small amount of additional sea salt to cut the sweetness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 660mg (28%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 18947IU (379%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% Daily Value*

Calories 83kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 660mg 28%
Potassium 370mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 18947IU 379%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.